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Angaston
13 km²
Daily life in Angaston revolves around a settled, older population where a quarter of residents are now seniors. This community of 2,184 people is far older than the national average, with the typical resident being 46. It is a place where people tend to stay, as seen in the low number of recent overseas arrivals and a strong local presence of volunteers. The area feels established and traditional, with many residents owning their large family homes outright.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen by 5.9 points to 23.5%, which is well above the South Australian average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 84.4% of people were born here. This means far fewer residents were born overseas compared to the rest of the state and nation.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few residents speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (49.1%) now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents rose by 23 points since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of qualified adults than similar places, with 18.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 also rose by 11 points since 2011.
Typical weekly personal income is $742, which is about the same as the state average. However, there has been a notable increase in higher earners, with 10.2% of people now earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 32.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions reported.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than in most similar areas.
Over half of households are couples with children, though people living alone make up 29.2% of the community. This is slightly more than the national average.
Homes here are typically large, with 80.1% having three or more bedrooms. A high number of residents own their homes outright (36.9%), and rental rates are well below the national figure.
Cars are essential, as 71.5% of people drive to work and only 0.0% use public transport to commute. Very few homes (3.2%) have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.
Manufacturing is the largest industry employer at 24.6%. The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service. However, it is far below the state average for proximity to parks.